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406:. They moved to Mexico for its lower cost of living, and continued to live there on and off. Wellman and Graham separated in August 1942, dividing their assets equally. Wellman initiated subsequent divorce proceedings, on the grounds of "extreme cruelty, mental in nature" committed by Graham. The divorce was finalized in the state of Nevada on July 16, 1945.
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